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RV and boat purchases are up, creating new opportunities for self-storage tenants and self-storage operators offering enhanced protection on renters’ valuable assets. Jacquelyn Nash, Sr. Account Executive with On the Move, broke down these and other industry trends for Daniel Litwin. “With the big boom in purchases of RVs, tenants are having a challenge…
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Gearing Up For SSA Conference 2021
On this episode of Impressions, an On The Move podcast, Host Daniel Litwin talked with Erin King, Director of Education and Events of Self Storage Association. They broke down everything you need to know to get caught up on what the Self Storage Association is bringing to the industry and why, if you’re in the…
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How Is a ‘Wild West’ Housing Market Creating Moving and Inventory Challenges?
The housing market’s recent boom shows no signs of slowing down. While the uptick in prices has been a boon for some, it’s presented tremendous challenges for many looking to navigate it. Chiefly, higher housing prices and a general “Wild West” atmosphere have led to material shortages and price hikes, as well as significant…
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Branded Trucks and Real Estate Businesses Are a Perfect Match
Real estate is all about space. Real estate professionals are in constant competition for properties to buy and sell for clients, and getting their business out front and center in a crowded marketplace is everything. Scott Bunn, CEO and Sales Master at The Scott Bunn Division of RE/MAX 8 in the New River Valley region…
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Impressions: Elevating the Customer Journey in the Self-Storage Industry
The self-storage landscape is changing, creating both new challenges and opportunities. Last year, the industry had a sales volume of $3.68 billion, covering over 46 million square feet. The sector did not see a downturn during the pandemic, causing lots of new capital investment. So, how is all this changing the customer journey? A roundtable of…
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Marketing Trends for the Self-Storage Industry
There are many ways to market a business, but making an impression that sticks with a potential customer isn’t always easy. The self-storage industry relies on exact timing to get their offerings in front of customers’ eyes when they need the service. This is where trucks come in. CJ Stratte, Marketing Director with On…
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Best Practices for Truck Rental and Self-Storage
Carol Mixon-Krendl, President of SkilCheck Services, began her journey into the self-storage industry in 1984. Over that time, and through myriad other industries, including real estate, RV parks, auto repair and call centers, Krendl picked up more than her fair share of stories and tales. Mixon-Krendl and CJ Stratte, Marketing Director for On The…
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Retirements Are Surging. It’s Time to Bridge the Generational Divide Through Purpose-Driven Leadership Development
Technological advancement has ushered in an unprecedented era: five generations coexisting in the workforce at once. However, roughly 11,000 Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age every single day, threatening to create a leadership vacuum that could destabilize organizations unprepared for the change. Boomers are retiring rapidly, and Gen X lacks the numbers to replace them….
Identity Fuels Direction: Understand Who You Are to Lead with Purpose and Navigate What’s Next
The nature of leadership is shifting. As organizations face rapid change, the leaders best equipped to navigate it are those who understand themselves first. Executive development programs now center identity as the foundation for decision-making, strategy, and culture. McKinsey’s The State of Organizations 2023 highlights that developing self-awareness—what it calls a “leader self-journey”—is essential for…
The Power of Values-Based Leadership: Lead with Purpose and Align Your Work with What Matters Most
Many executives climb the ladder of business achievement only to realize it rests against the wrong wall. According to research, 89% of Gen Z and 92% of millennials say purpose is vital to job satisfaction and well-being. As these generations move into leadership roles, the demand for values-based leadership frameworks that connect personal purpose to…
Finding Focus Through Community: A Purpose Factory Success Story
Solopreneurs often face confusion when navigating early-stage business growth. Purpose Factory provides the structure, support, and clarity needed to build focus and momentum. Julian Placino, Founder of Pathways Media, shares how the peer-driven environment fueled his transformation from scattered efforts to a focused media business and the production of the Ultimate Coding Championship. He credits Purpose…